Back To School Picks: 10 Cool Backpacks & Where To Buy Them

Sending your children back to school tends to bring out a little anxiety in parents. You want to buy the cool stuff, but not spend a lot of money or time in the process. So we've made that decision making process easier for you.

New School Year, New Pledge of Allegiance?

In just a few short weeks, thousands of Racine County kids will head back to school and that begs the question, "Should kids be required to say the Pledge of Allegiance daily?"

Schools Of Hope Tutor Program Looking For Volunteers

Want to learn more about the Schools of Hope tutoring program or want to become a volunteer?

New Racine Charter School Awarded Start-Up Grant

Racine could get a new charter school founded by the REAL School's Willie Maryland for the 2014-2015 school year thanks to a planning grant.

5 Things to Do Before School Begins

School starts in roughly a month. Here's a few things to think about before the first day.

Back To School Shopping... Already?!?

Want to get in and out of the store quickly for back-to-school shopping? Here are all of the school supply lists for Racine Unified. Because, yeah, we all want to get back to summer.

Congratulations Case High School 2013 Graduates

Scenes From The Case High School Senior Play

Tougher Reading, Math Standards Mean Lower Test Scores in Racine Unified

Despite changes in benchmarks for Wisconsin statewide reading and math tests, Racine Unified students continue to perform significantly higher than the statewide norms.

Looking For Kid Friendly Events? How About Snow White Or A Magic Show

Check out the Just Add Kids' calendar, which features family-friendly things to do in southeastern Wisconsin.

Gifford Students Share Their Visions Of Peace

In the aftermath of the shootings in Oak Creek and Sandy Hook Elementary School, Gifford Elementary students share their vision of peace in a school-wide writing and art project that is now being published.

Wisconsin Math, Reading Test Scores Take a Hit with Higher Standards

Percentage of students deemed proficient or advanced in math and reading declines dramatically as Wisconsin sets a higher bar for achievement on the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts exam.

Dropout and Graduation Rates For Racine Unified

See Racine Unified's most recent graduation and drop-out rates, and how they compare to the rest of the state and surrounding districts.

Racine Superintendent Contract OK'd, But Two Board Members Vote 'No'

Racine School board members Julie McKenna and Don Nielsen voted against Lolli Haws contract for superintendent. Both said if her contract was approved, they would still show their support.

New SuperIntendent Salary Expected To Be Approved Monday

Lolli Haws accepted the contract terms the Racine Unified School District and the school board is expected to approve the $200,000 salary on Monday.

Student-Staff Ratios at Racine Unified and How They Compare

See how the number of students per staff member at Racine Unified stack up against nearby districts and the state.

Election Preview: Racine Unified School Board

Two incumbents and four newcomers are vying for six seats on the Racine Unified School Board in the April 2 election.

Gifford Elementary Students Harlem Shake

"The Itsy Bitsy Spider" has nothing on the Harlem Shake. Watch this group of students try to ignore and then succumb to the infectious beat.

Racine Unified School Board Election: What Questions Do You Have?

Who's running for Racine School Board? What do they stand for? And what else do you want to know about these six candidates?

Prairie School Lady Hawks Fly High Over Dominican Knights

The Prairie School Lady Hawks moved one step closer to going to the state girls basketball tournament.

RUSD Schools Closing Early Tuesday Because of Snowstorm

With Racine County under a winter storm watch Tuesday, district decides to end classes earlier than normal.

All Racine Unified After School Activities Canceled Tuesday

Racine Unified School District has issued an alert that given the forecast for Tuesday, all after school activities are canceled.

13 Schools Accepting Racine School Choice Vouchers

There are two new schools in the list for the 2013-14 school year. Applications are now being accepted at most schools. Find out more on how to apply.

Horlick Takes Franklin, Faces Case Next in WIAA Playoffs

The Horlick Rebels had a decisive win over Franklin Friday night, but they'll have a much harder time against Case at Case on Saturday.

Primary Election Preview: RUSD Candidates Outline Their Top Priorities

In our fourth story on the Feb. 19 primary election for the Racine Unified School District Board of Education, Patch asks the 10 candidates vying for three seats on the board what their top priorities would be, if elected.

Primary Election Preview: RUSD Candidates on the District's Achievement Gap

In the third story this week on the Feb. 19 primary election for the Racine Unified School District Board of Education, Patch asks the 10 candidates vying for three seats on the board how they would address the district's racial achievement gap.

Several Case, Horlick And Park Swimmers Headed To State Competition

Their hard work paid off and now several boys on the Horlick, Case, and Park high school swim teams will be in the state competition Saturday.

Primary Election Preview: What is the Biggest Issue in RUSD?

In the second of five stories this week on the Feb. 19 primary election for the Racine Unified School District Board of Education, Patch asks the 10 candidates vying for three seats on the board what they think is the biggest issue facing the district.

Racine Unified Has Two-Hour Delayed Start Today

Because of the snow school will be delayed this morning.

Snow-Related School And Business Cancelations

The weather has prompted a number of area cancellations. Here's what you need to know.

Racine Unified Responds To 'Double-Dipping' Retiree Story

State lawmakers take issue with "double dipping" public employees, but a Racine Unified School administrator says this may hinder them from getting quality substitute teachers.

'Oceans In Space' Program To Be Held Feb. 21 At Gifford Elementary

Looking for a fun family-friendly event? Check out this "Oceans in Space" program at Gifford Elementary.

Free Eating Smart/Being Active Class for Racine Unified Parents

Looking to find some fun ways to get your kids more active and eating better? Racine Unified is offering a free class for that.

Teen's Choking Game Death Leads Mom to Education Effort

RJ Monroe's mother has a serious message for parents: learn about the choking game and make sure your teens know how dangerous it is.

Racine Unified Open Enrollment, Magnet School and Private School Voucher Information

If you were thinking about registering your student for 4k or 5k, sending your elementary school student to an RUSD school other than their neighborhood school, or wanting to know about private school vouchers -- here is what you need to know.

Horlick Student Wins Award For Video Contest

Andres Marquez put together a video for the Wisconsin Association of School Boards contest and won third place.

Frightened By The Cost of Four-Year Colleges?

A new dual enrollment partnership between the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and Gateway Technical College looks to ease the burden of a four-year degree.

Dr. Gurpreet Dhaliwal, A Prairie Graduate, Featured In New York Times

Dr. Gurpreet Dhaliwal, a 39-year-old medical doctor is "considered one of the most skillful clinical diagnosticians in practice today."

Mitchell Students Win National Fluid Power Challenge

Eight Mitchell Middle School students competed—and one team took top honors—at the challenge, held at the Milwaukee School of Engineering.

Rumors of School Shootings Circulate in Racine Unified and Area Districts

Racine Unified, Waukesha, Oak Creek and Menomonee Falls are among the districts dealing with rumors of threats of violence on Friday.